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Dower and Tenancy by Courtesy

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Requisites of Dower Are (1) Marriage (2) Seisin of Husband (3) Death of the Husband.

Tenancy by Courtesy is the Right of the Husband to the Enjoyment for Life of the Estate of His Wife.

Requisites (1) Marriage (2) Seisin of the Wife (3) Issue (4) Death of Wife.

Alberta and Saskatchewan

Dower and tenancy by courtesy abolished in 1887.

 
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